Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund round 5 discovery C6
Funds collaborative research to develop innovative, scalable solutions for net zero and modernization challenges in the UK’s gas and electricity networks under Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund Round 5.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £200,000 (excl. VAT) per Discovery Phase project; total competition funding up to £30 million (excl. VAT); 5-month project duration.
Summary: Supports collaborative projects addressing Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund Round 5 challenges to advance innovation in the UK’s gas and electricity sectors.
Key Information: Lead applicant must be an Ofgem-licensed UK energy network or system operator; minimum 10% private match funding required.
Description
This funding opportunity provides support for collaborative Discovery Phase projects that address specific challenges identified in the fifth round of the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). The programme aims to foster innovative solutions that will transform and modernize the UK’s gas and electricity infrastructure, with a focus on delivering net zero at the lowest cost to consumers. Projects should target one of seven challenge areas, ranging from advanced energy transmission to green gas and whole system optimisation, and are expected to lay the groundwork for potential progression to subsequent Alpha, Beta, and Deployment phases.
